Nominations are now open for the 2025 International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding contributions to the international education sector.
Now in their 17th year, the IEAA Excellence Awards celebrate individuals and teams who are shaping the future of international education in Australia through leadership, innovation, research, and best practice. The Awards spotlight the achievements of professionals working to support international students and strengthen Australia’s position as a global education destination.
“International education supports over 240,000 jobs in Australia, and those individuals help hundreds of thousands of students to realise their dreams,” said IEAA President Professor Ren Yi. “The IEAA Excellence Awards offer a chance to honour the people who make Australia a premier destination for the world’s best and brightest.”
IEAA Chief Executive Officer Hon Phil Honeywood added: “Australian professionals in international education know the deep passion our community shares for empowering students from across the globe. These Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals and teams who embody that commitment.”
Nominations are open across seven categories:
- Distinguished Contribution
- Leadership
- Tony Adams Rising Star
- Best Practice
- Innovation
- Professional Commentary
- Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis
Winners will be announced during the 2025 Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), to be held in Canberra from 14 to 17 October.
Nominations are open to all, though they must be submitted by an IEAA member — with the exception of the Outstanding Postgraduate Thesis category, which is open to any nominator. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 13 July 2025.
More information, including past winners, can be found at ieaa.org.au.
